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Kidnapped Nigerian pupils freed after nearly two months
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- Kidnapped Nigerian pupils freed after nearly two months
- Runtime
- 0:26
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
- Description
- Pupils kidnapped during an attack on two schools in Nigeria's Oyo State, along with one teacher, have regained their freedom nearly two months after the abduction.#dwafricasocialmedia #Nigeria#Tinubu
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- Africa's World Cup victory dream ends with Morocco's exit
- Runtime
- 2:51
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- Morocco’s World Cup dream has come to a crushing end in the quarterfinals, halting what many hoped would be a historic run for the continent. DW assesses African teams performance at the tournament.#Worldcup#FIFA#Africa#Morocco
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- Are legal migrants safe in South Africa?
- Runtime
- 30:01
- Date posted
- 13 hours ago
- Description
- Many African migrants in South Africa with work permits, jobs and families, still fear for their safety. Can trade unions help tackle xenophobia, challenge the myths and address the real causes of unemployment?
Topics Discussed:
00:00 Why Migrants Are Blamed for South Africa’s Job Crisis
02:18 Summer Jam Shout-Outs from Chris Martin and Ky-Mani Marley
04:28 Are Legal Migrants Still Safe in South Africa?
05:34 The Real Causes of South Africa’s Unemployment Crisis
07:18 Politicians, Elections and the Scapegoating of Migrants
09:52 Can Trade Unions Help Fight Xenophobia?
11:30 Rapid Fire: Protests, Amarula and a Revolutionary Marxist
13:17 What the Migrant Population Statistics Actually Show
15:16 Do Migrants Create Jobs for South Africans?
15:56 How Undocumented Workers Are Exploited
18:43 What Ordinary South Africans Say About Xenophobia
21:12 Protecting Migrants and Finding a Lasting Regional Solut...
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- Is FIFA doing enough to fight racism in football?
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 14 hours ago
- Description
- Racist comments aimed at French footballer Kylian Mbappé have sparked fresh questions about FIFA's commitment to tackling racism in the sport. Is football's governing body doing enough to protect players?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Deadly floods: Ghana begins nationwide clean-up
- Runtime
- 2:50
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- Ghana has begun a major clean-up after floods killed at least 12 people, as authorities work to reduce the risk of future flooding.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Drought and hunger claim 16 lives in Uganda
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 16 hours ago
- Description
- Uganda says 16 people have died from drought-induced food shortages in Karamoja as authorities step up emergency food relief.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- South Africa's jobs crisis: Are migrants being blamed unfairly?
- Runtime
- 1:04
- Date posted
- 17 hours ago
- Description
- It doesn't take rocket science," says South African labor leader Mametlwe Sebei. If migrants aren't causing unemployment, who is? His answer may surprise you.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #DWTheBaobab #DWAfrica #UnderTheBaobab #DWAfricaSocialMedia #SouthAfrica #Migration #Xenophobia #Politics
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- Kenya’s Dangote-funded refinery to create 60,000 jobs
- Runtime
- 0:43
- Date posted
- 19 hours ago
- Description
- President William Ruto says a planned refinery in Lamu, backed by Aliko Dangote, will create 60,000 jobs and supply fuel to eight neighboring African countries.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Why are Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso leaving the ICC? Justice or sovereignty?
- Runtime
- 24:08
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
- Description
- Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have begun the year-long process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court, arguing the court has become selective and politically motivated. The decision marks another significant step in the Alliance of Sahel States' effort to distance itself from Western institutions. Supporters view the withdrawal as a reclaiming of sovereignty. Critics warn it could reduce accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity, leaving victims with fewer avenues for justice in a region already facing prolonged conflict.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Burkinafaso#Mali#Niger#ICC
00:00 Why the Sahel Is Leaving the ICC
00:47 The ICC Exit Explained
02:13 Why Now?
03:57 Sovereignty vs. Justice
05:22 Does the ICC Target Africa?
07:08 Russia's Role in the Sahel
08:37 African Views on the ICC
11:05 Is the ICC Losing Credibility?
14:15 Who Protects Victims?
16:21 The Geopolitics Behind the Exit
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- Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger are leaving the ICC. Why now — and what could it mean for Africa?
- Runtime
- 0:54
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have begun the year-long process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), marking another major shift in the region's political direction. The three military-led governments argue the ICC has become selective and politically motivated. Human rights groups, however, warn that leaving the court could weaken accountability for war crimes and crimes against humanity. In this episode of AfricaLink, host Lucy Riley speaks with Sahel analyst Bram Posthumus and DW's Isaac Kaledzi about why the three countries are leaving the ICC, what the decision means for justice and sovereignty, and whether African institutions can fill the accountability gap.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#AfricaLinkPodcast
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- Nigerians predict whitewash over $950k presidency scam
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Nigerians have limited hope as a 30-day countdown begins on the investigation into a fake presidential agency scandal. President Tinubu is demanding answers how the fake entity was allocated over 900,000 dollars.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Nigeria#Tinubu#Scam
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- Zanzibar rivals sign unity deal after political deadlock
- Runtime
- 1:16
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- CCM and ACT-Wazalendo have signed a political reconciliation agreement in Zanzibar, clearing the way for the continuation of the Government of National Unity after months of political deadlock.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Should former colonies repay Britain?
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Many social media users were outraged by Suella Braverman's suggestion that Britain should be paid by former colonies.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- A record nine African teams reached the knockout stage. But why did the continent still fall short?
- Runtime
- 25:05
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
- Description
- Africa delivered its strongest FIFA World Cup campaign yet, with a record nine teams progressing beyond the group stage, and several producing impressive performances against some of the tournament's biggest football nations. Yet once again, the continent fell short of reaching the final stages. This episode of AfricaLink examines what Africa's World Cup performance says about the evolution of African football, why knockout matches continue to be the biggest hurdle, and what must change for an African nation to finally lift the World Cup trophy.#DWAfricasocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkPodcast#Africa#worldcup
00:00 African World Cup dream ends in disappointment
00:50 Welcome to AfricaLink
01:06 Africa's historic group stage performance
01:59 Why did African teams fall short?
05:52 Tactics vs mentality: What went wrong?
10:17 Cape Verde's remarkable World Cup run
12:03 Progress or another missed opportunity?
14:14 Should African federations...
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- Made in the DRC: Goma shoes want to conquer Africa
- Runtime
- 2:15
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Since 2021, young Congolese shoemakers have been creating and promoting their brand, Tumiya Akili (TAK). They hope to establish it in the DRC and beyond.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Has xenophobia damaged S.Africa's image?
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa was denied a state visit to Ghana have sparked debate in South Africa. Pretoria disputes those reports, but the controversy has reignited questions about whether xenophobic violence is damaging the country's standing across Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkNews#South Africa#Ghana
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- Children Fleeing South Africa Face Uncertain Future, Activists Warn
- Runtime
- 1:41
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Some child rights activists in Malawi have raised concerns over the plight of children fleeing South Africa together with their families.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Africa made history at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. But why did the continent fall short again?
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Africa enjoyed its most successful FIFA World Cup group stage ever, with nine nations advancing to the knockout rounds for the first time. From Morocco and Egypt to Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Cape Verde, the continent captured global attention with memorable performances.
But as the tournament progressed, African teams exited one by one, raising fresh questions about what still separates them from football's biggest powers.In this episode of AfricaLink, host Lucy Riley is being joined by sports analysts Abigail Sena and Betty Yawson to examine Africa's World Cup campaign, exploring what went right, what went wrong, and how close the continent is to winning football's biggest prize.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#WorldCup
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- From Mugabe to Mnangagwa: Is Zimbabwe on a familiar path?
- Runtime
- 25:17
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Zimbabwe's parliament has approved sweeping constitutional amendments extending presidential terms from five to seven years ,and replacing direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote. The reforms have sparked fierce debate, with supporters arguing they will strengthen governance and political stability, while critics warn they may weaken constitutional safeguards adopted in 2013 to prevent a concentration of power. The changes have also revived memories of Robert Mugabe's 37-year rule and fueled concerns that Zimbabwe could be moving away from the democratic reforms many citizens voted for more than a decade ago.#DWAfricSocialMedia#DWAfricaLinkpodcast#Mnangagwa#Zimbabwe#constitutionalamendment
00:00 Zimbabwe's Constitutional Shake-Up
00:45 Why Parliament Changed the Rules
02:08 Can the Bill Still Be Stopped?
04:17 What's Changing for Zimbabweans?
06:46 Is This a Constitutional Coup?
10:01 Who Can Challenge Mnangagwa?
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- Ebola in the DRC: Survivor brings hope as outbreak grows
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- A rare moment of hope in eastern DR Congo: Beni, one of the towns hit by the virus, has recorded its first documented survivor. But as the epidemic continues to spread, health workers are battling fear, misinformation and a race against time.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#dwenbref#thisiseastafrica
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- Nigeria reacts as US troops withdraw after anti-IS operations
- Runtime
- 2:01
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
- Description
- Nigerians are reacting to the withdrawal of U troops who had been deployed in the country to support efforts against Islamist militant groups. The pullout follows recent military operations that resulted in the killing of senior Islamic State (IS) commander Abu-Bilala al-Minuki.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Saba Saba demonstrations: Kenya, Tanzania on edge as protesters defy crackdown
- Runtime
- 2:32
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Heavy security has locked down parts of Nairobi and Dar es Salaam, but activists are pressing ahead with protests demanding accountability, democratic reforms, and justice.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Kenya#Tanzania#Protests#Saba Saba
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- Are Zimbabwe's constitutional changes reviving one-man rule?
- Runtime
- 0:55
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Zimbabwe's parliament has approved controversial constitutional amendments extending presidential terms from five to seven years, and replacing direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote. Critics say the changes undermine the 2013 Constitution, which was designed to curb executive power and strengthen democratic accountability.
In this episode of AfricaLink, host Lucy Riley speaks with DW's Privilege Musvanhiri and Chiedza Mlingwa, deputy spokesperson for the Constitution Defenders Forum, about the implications of the amendments, and whether they could prolong President Emmerson Mnangagwa's time in office, and what they mean for Zimbabwe's political future.#DWAfricaLinkPodcast#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Ghana Rejects Ramaphosa Visit Amid South Africa Xenophobia
- Runtime
- 1:51
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Ghana has reportedly declined a state visit request from South African President Cyril Ramaphosa as anger grows over recent xenophobic violence in South Africa. Despite the decision, Ghana says diplomatic ties between the two countries remain strong.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Meet the Mozambican Turning Recycled Waste into Motorcycles
- Runtime
- 1:38
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Alex Calage, a 29-year-old Mozambican, created the Moztech Rider, a motorcycle built from recycled materials that could transform urban mobility in Mozambique.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Xenophobia forces South African-born woman to leave SA
- Runtime
- 1:33
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Lorraine Ncube was born and raised in South Africa and has never been to Zimbabwe. Now, xenophobic attacks are forcing her to leave the only home she has ever known.#DWAfrica
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- Ghana has launched a new anti-corruption plan. Will it finally deliver real change?
- Runtime
- 26:01
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Ghana has launched a new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan for 2026 to 2030, renewing efforts to tackle one of the country's biggest governance challenges. While the strategy promises stronger accountability, previous anti-corruption initiatives have struggled because of weak enforcement and limited political will. This episode of AfricaLink explores whether Ghana's latest plan can deliver meaningful reform, examining why past efforts have fallen short, and what success could mean for public services, businesses and everyday citizens.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Malawi gears up for El Niño threat
- Runtime
- 1:43
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Malawi has launched a preparedness strategy as forecasters warn that a strengthening El Niño could bring food insecurity, water shortages and extreme weather.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Prayers replace Independence Day celebrations in Malawi
- Runtime
- 1:13
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- No military displays. No fireworks. No national celebrations. Malawi marked its 62nd Independence Day with prayers as leaders called for unity and reflection amid economic challenges.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Malawi#Imdependence
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- Cape Verde's World Cup heroes receive rapturous welcome
- Runtime
- 1:50
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Cape Verde's national team returned home to jubilant scenes in Praia after the country's greatest-ever World Cup run. The Blue Sharks' remarkable feat has earned them worldwide respect and admiration.#DWAfricaSocialMedia #worldcup2026
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- Will Ghana's new anti-corruption plan deliver lasting change?
- Runtime
- 0:49
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- Ghana has unveiled a new National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Action Plan for 2026 to 2030, promising stronger accountability and reforms. But after years of stalled efforts, can this strategy succeed where previous ones failed?
In this AfricaLink podcast, host Eddy Micah Jr. speaks about Ghana's latest anti-corruption drive with Mary Awelana Addah of Transparency International Ghana and DW's Eric Mawuena Egbeta. What's different this time, and what this could mean for citizens?#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- DRC startup turns steel into nails for local market
- Runtime
- 1:31
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- In the eastern DRC, young graduates from ISTA-Goma have launched a nail company, building local industry and creating jobs.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- DR Congo Battles Largest-Ever Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak
- Runtime
- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- The Democratic Republic of Congo has recorded 506 deaths and 1,561 confirmed Ebola cases as the largest Bundibugyo strain outbreak ever recorded continues to spread in the country's east.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#Ebola#DRC
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- Nigeria says 2 citizens killed in South Africa
- Runtime
- 0:31
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Nigeria said Sunday that two of its citizens were killed in South Africa during anti-immigrant unrest that escalated ahead of a June 30 deadline set by some protest groups for foreigners to leave the country. Nigerian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa said one victim was allegedly killed by police officers while the other was attacked by unidentified assailants, raising fresh concerns about the safety of African migrants in South Africa.
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- 255 Ugandans return home from South Africa
- Runtime
- 0:24
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- A third batch of 255 Ugandans evacuated from South Africa has arrived in Entebbe, as Kampala accelerates efforts to bring home citizens affected by anti-migrant tensions. The latest arrivals bring the number of Ugandans repatriated under the government's voluntary evacuation program to more than 780.
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- Kenyan traders count losses after market fire
- Runtime
- 0:27
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Hundreds of traders in Machakos, southeast of Nairobi, are counting their losses after a fire tore through a second-hand clothing market on Saturday night. The blaze destroyed stalls and merchandise, dealing a major blow to small business owners who depend on the market for their livelihoods. Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has called for an investigation into the cause of the fire as authorities assess the extent of the damage.
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- Rebels launch Sunday attacks in Mali
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- 0:33
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Mali's army says armed groups launched attacks on multiple towns and cities on Sunday, while Tuareg rebels claimed an assault on a northern military stronghold.
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- Mozambicans who fled South Africa seek government support
- Runtime
- 1:19
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Thousands of Mozambicans are returning home to an uncertain future, after fleeing Sourth Africa amid rising xenophobic tensions. Many are urging the government to act before they are forced to start over with nothing.
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- Is Nigeria's military overwhelmed by the insecurity crisis?
- Runtime
- 0:59
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- With vast forests, difficult terrain and rising abductions, can Nigeria's security forces keep citizens safe? Defense Minister Christopher Musa explains the challenges and why he rejects claims that the military is ineffective.
#DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #insecurity #kidnappings #BolaTinubu #ChibokGirls #schoolabductions #Nigeria #insecurity #military
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- South Africa rejects Nigeria compensation bid
- Runtime
- 0:25
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- South Africa has rejected calls for compensation for Nigerians leaving the country amid xenophobic tensions. Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni said migrants who legally own property in South Africa can sell their assets through the market, adding that the government would not provide compensation to those choosing to leave.
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- DW News Africa with Michael Okwu
- Runtime
- 26:24
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Cameroonians are outraged after child rape cases exposed major failures in its justice system, leaving families to seek accountability alone. In Uganda, media shutdowns and arrests of opposition figures point to a widening crackdown, raising concerns about power and press freedom.#dwafrica
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- Niger State violence leaves homes burned
- Runtime
- 0:51
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- At least 18 people have been killed and hundreds displaced after communal violence erupted in Nigeria's Niger State, forcing residents to flee burned-out communities.
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- DRC Ebola cases surpass 1,500
- Runtime
- 0:29
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Health Ministry data released Saturday shows DR Congo has confirmed more than 1,500 Ebola cases and 473 deaths as the outbreak continues to spread.
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- Ugandans, Kenyans flee South Africa, but why?
- Runtime
- 0:56
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- The evacuation of hundreds of Ugandans and Kenyans from South Africa is reigniting debate over undocumented migration, economic hardship and cross-border movement in Africa.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- Can Africa finally turn World Cup success into football power?
- Runtime
- 4:50
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- African teams are making history at the World Cup, with a record number reaching the knockout stages and proving they can compete with football's traditional powers. But will this success translate into lasting benefits for football across the continent?
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- Are Nigerian leaders safer than ordinary citizens?
- Runtime
- 1:10
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
- Description
- Are politicians and top officials really affected by insecurity the same way ordinary Nigerians are? Nigeria's Defense Minister Christopher Musa gave a candid response, explaining why he believes security has improved under his watch.
#DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #insecurity #kidnappings #BolaTinubu #ChibokGirls #schoolabductions #Nigeria #insecurity #military
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- Has Nigeria’s Defence Minister failed to secure the people?
- Runtime
- 29:59
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, has admitted that the government “cannot be everywhere 24/7” as kidnappings, school abductions and insecurity continue to spread across the country. Challenged on why abducted children and teachers are still not home, he says he “can’t perform magic” and explains that the victims are being used as “human shields” by armed groups.
Topics Discussed:
03:59 – Nigeria’s defence minister faces tough questions on insecurity
04:27 – Why are mass abductions spreading across Nigeria?
05:33 – Has the government failed Nigerians on security?
05:44 – Minister blames open borders and Sahel instability
06:38 – What has improved under General Musa’s leadership?
07:53 – Why are families still negotiating with kidnappers?
09:26 – Rapid Fire with General Christopher Musa
11:48 – Misinformation arrests: security or silencing public anger?
13:12...
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- “We create jobs too”: Ethiopian migrant in South Africa
- Runtime
- 1:42
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Anti-migrant groups accuse foreigners of taking jobs from South Africans. But Ethiopian shop owner Daniel Abide, whose business was looted during recent protests, says migrants are generating economic opportunities, employing locals and helping communities grow.#DWAfricaSocialMedia
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- More Kenyans evacuated from South Africa as anti-migrant protests escalate
- Runtime
- 3:29
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- Kenya has repatriated 151 citizens from South Africa at government expense, with more expected to return as anti-immigrant tensions persist. Officials say the situation remains fluid, with the Kenyan High Commission in Pretoria providing shelter to those awaiting evacuation.#DWAfricaSocialMedia#DWAfrica
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- ‘You want me to perform magic?’ - Nigeria’s Defense Minister
- Runtime
- 0:57
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
- Description
- With kidnappings and mass abductions continuing across Nigeria, parents want answers. Can Nigeria guarantee the safety of schoolchildren? Nigeria’s Defense Minister Christopher Musa tells us about the government's efforts to bring victims home.
#DWTheBaobab #UnderTheBaobab #insecurity #kidnappings #BolaTinubu #ChibokGirls #schoolabductions #Nigeria #insecurity #military
